12/02/2026
Insulin resistance is incredibly common and massively underdiagnosed.
It’s slightly better recognised in Poland, but in England, the topic practically doesn’t exist. Luckily, patients can still take their health into their own hands and use private laboratories.
That’s exactly what I did. And here’s the paradox: I work with health, yet I was diagnosed with insulin resistance.
How is that possible?
My diet was “good”. Clean. I truly believed I was doing everything right.
Occasional wheat products. Clean gluten-free pasta. Homemade spelt bread from time to time. No fizzy drinks. Sweets only at weekends. Regular gym sessions.
Still, insulin resistance was there.
From a psychobiological perspective, insulin resistance (which actually is a pre-diabetic state) often carries themes of fight and resistance. This is strikingly common in people working in alternative or holistic health.
We fight for our patients' health.
We educate about conscious choices that are not always compatible with the mainstream narrative.
In some countries, we even fight for homoeopathy itself, to keep it legal and available.
If you experience symptoms such as:
- fatigue after meals
- brain fog
- cravings
- difficulty losing weight
- puffiness or water retention
- energy crashes
- darker skin in different body parts, e.g., elbows
- fibromas
It may be a glucose and insulin imbalance.
So what did I do?
First, research. Then CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) - an absolute must if you want to understand your individual patterns and reactions to food.
A strict low-carbohydrate diet and intermittent fasting.
I also introduced berberine, a supplement that works in a very similar way to metformin, but without medication in my case, because I’m always cautious with pharmaceuticals and potential side effects.
What disappeared from my diet?
- No more “healthier” bread alternatives,
- No whole-grain pasta,
- Zero sugar, including honey,
- No high-fructose fruits,
- No starchy vegetables.
What changed?
- No fatigue after meals,
- No brain fog,
- No puffiness,
- Stable glucose levels,
- More energy,
- minus 5kg in two weeks.
If your sugar regulation is healthy, many “healthier substitutes” may work just fine.
But once insulin resistance is confirmed, it’s worth doing your own research and seriously considering a low-carb approach.
Sometimes, doing “everything right” still isn’t enough, and what works for one person, may not work for another.
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